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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Nantes:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:27
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 20:42.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Nantes.

A direct flight from London to Nantes takes 1h 27m, covering 307 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Nantes range from £69 to £168, with an average of £111 over the past 12 months. Anything below £69 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £111 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £109 return, compared with £212 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Nantes flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Nantes are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Budget
• Europcar
• Avis

Flights from London to Nantes may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Nantes Atlantique (NTE).

One-stop flights from London to Nantes most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London to Nantes. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £114 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £130, a difference of £16.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Nantes. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 24m, compared to 4h 48m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 37m via Dublin (DUB).

Nantes is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London to Nantes flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you want to avoid the queues at London Airports then you can use the fast track services which are in place at the airports. For example, at London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can pay about £5 per person to speed up your journey through security so that you have more time to enjoy the Departures area.

When you land at NTE you can use the currency exchange ATMs to change your Pound Sterling to Euros. For example, there are exchange points located in Hall 2 and outside Hall 3 which accept cash and card, and will provide you with all the local currency you need.

If you have an early flight you should stay at an airport hotel before take-off. For example, at Stansted, there is the Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport and at Gatwick, there is the Hilton London Gatwick Airport. Both of these hotels are a short walk from the terminals and offer a wake up service so you won’t miss your flight.

When you land in Nantes a great way to continue you trip is by using a car hire. Once you’ve collected your luggage and gone through Passport Control to the Arrivals Terminal, you will find a range of car hire agencies to pick from, such as SIXT and Europcar.